CHINA GOURMET

East Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10748635

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-38-4:Basic - Egg shell crate reused to store raw food. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back screen door Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior rice and sugar containers in kitchen -exterior garbage can
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -water bottle in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over cooked chicken in white reach in freezer
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (72F - Cold Holding), 1 hour later 46F sprouts (51F - Cold Holding, 1 hour later 42F), held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -underside of lids on reach in cooler on cook line

Inspection Date: 12/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718833

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple containers on cook line
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -several in kitchen area
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back screen door
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer across from triple sink
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in coolers on cook line
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -egg rolls in reach in freezer
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt on bottom of dry storage rack in back kitchen.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of ketchup, 1 hoisin
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee began cooking food on cook line with no hand wash
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked sweet and sour chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding), make table on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Recheck: raw beef 42F, raw chicken 44F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bucket holding utensils in front handwashing sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink Operator added more. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in freezer

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8663713

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior reach in cooler doors -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers/freezers -top back of fryers, interior of fryer cabinets -filters under hood suppression system -exterior of rice cooker encrusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: exterior reach in cooler doors **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed potatoes over prepped veggies in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553346

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour container and sugar container in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -dry storage shelves Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment Warning
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. -clean knives between wall and triple sink Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on prep table by broccoli -in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -in walk in cooler and reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table by broccoli Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers on cook line Warning
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. -food stored on egg shell crates in walk in cooler. Educated operator. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil stored on floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -knives stored in egg shell crate on cook line. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in flour container in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -on cook line Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior reach in cooler doors -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers/freezers -top back of fryers, interior of fryer cabinets -filters under hood suppression system -exterior of rice cooker encrusted Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -broccoli on prep table. Educated operator. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout the establishment. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed potatoes over prepped veggies in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cooking equipment Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork (51F - Cold Holding); bbq ribs (53F - Cold Holding); bbq pork (54F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -interior of rice cooker near front line Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -all handwash sinks had bowls or utensils inside. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee rinsed out dish in front handwash sink Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in reach in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340587

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Rice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on white refrigerator.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White refrigerator. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -At front counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 53f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon stored in rear handsink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear handsink.